Sunday July 1st

"INHERIT THE WIND" -
7 PM - Oak Park Festival Theatre
presents "Inherit the Wind" at Austin Gardens 120 N. Forest
Avenue in Oak Park (1/2 block North of the corner of Lake Street
and Forest Avenue). Inspired by the Scopes “Monkey” Trial of
1925, Inherit the Wind by Jerome Lawrence and Robert E. Lee is a
classic courtroom drama between two great lawyers who argue the
case of a science teacher accused of the crime of teaching
Darwin’s theory of evolution. The ethics and issues at the heart
of this work-particularly intellectual freedom-are just as
relevant today as they were when the play premiered in 1955.
Veteran Chicago actor and director, and former Next Theatre
artistic director, Steve Pickering directs this towering 20th
century classic. The production features OPFT Artistic Director
Jack Hickey. Tickets:$25 adults, $20 students & seniors. To purchase tickets or
for more information visit
www.oakparkfestival.com.

Monday July 2nd

Tuesday July 3rd

Wednesday July 4th - Independence Day

INDEPENDENCE
DAY PARADE - 10:00 AM - Join in the fun at Oak Park's
Independence Day Parade, organized by the Community Relations
Commission. The parade will march north on Ridgeland to
Augusta Street, turning east to disperse near Whittier
Elementary School at Harvey Avenue. For more information on the
parade or a registration form call 708-524-9785 or e-mail.

OAK
PARK GALA
JULY 4 FIREWORKS CELEBRATION - DUSK - The tradition
continues... the Community Bank of Oak Park & River Forest
presents The Great American Light Show Association's Fireworks
Celebration at the Oak Park - River Forest High School Stadium.
Grand Finale underwritten by the Wednesday Journal. Admission is
free.

Thursday July 5th

"INHERIT THE WIND" - 8 PM - Oak Park Festival Theatre
presents "Inherit the Wind" at Austin Gardens 120 N. Forest
Avenue in Oak Park (1/2 block North of the corner of Lake Street
and Forest Avenue). Inspired by the Scopes “Monkey” Trial of
1925, Inherit the Wind by Jerome Lawrence and Robert E. Lee is a
classic courtroom drama between two great lawyers who argue the
case of a science teacher accused of the crime of teaching
Darwin’s theory of evolution. The ethics and issues at the heart
of this work-particularly intellectual freedom-are just as
relevant today as they were when the play premiered in 1955.
Veteran Chicago actor and director, and former Next Theatre
artistic director, Steve Pickering directs this towering 20th
century classic. The production features OPFT Artistic Director
Jack Hickey. Tickets:$25 adults, $20 students & seniors. To purchase tickets or
for more information visit
www.oakparkfestival.com.

Friday July 6th

OAK
PARK MID-WEEK MARKET - 5:00 to 9:00 PM - Every Wednesday
night in Downtown Oak Park, local restaurant, food purveyors,
florists, soap makers, and fabric artisans showcase their best
stuff in the Village Parking Lot located on Lake St between
Marion and Harlem (the former Colt site). Come and enjoy
entertainment, beer and wine and a hospitality tent with public
seating .

"INHERIT THE WIND" - 8 PM - Oak Park Festival Theatre
presents "Inherit the Wind" at Austin Gardens 120 N. Forest
Avenue in Oak Park (1/2 block North of the corner of Lake Street
and Forest Avenue). Inspired by the Scopes “Monkey” Trial of
1925, Inherit the Wind by Jerome Lawrence and Robert E. Lee is a
classic courtroom drama between two great lawyers who argue the
case of a science teacher accused of the crime of teaching
Darwin’s theory of evolution. The ethics and issues at the heart
of this work-particularly intellectual freedom-are just as
relevant today as they were when the play premiered in 1955.
Veteran Chicago actor and director, and former Next Theatre
artistic director, Steve Pickering directs this towering 20th
century classic. The production features OPFT Artistic Director
Jack Hickey. Tickets:$25 adults, $20 students & seniors. To purchase tickets or
for more information visit
www.oakparkfestival.com.

"INHERIT THE WIND" - 8 PM - Oak Park Festival Theatre
presents "Inherit the Wind" at Austin Gardens 120 N. Forest
Avenue in Oak Park (1/2 block North of the corner of Lake Street
and Forest Avenue). Inspired by the Scopes “Monkey” Trial of
1925, Inherit the Wind by Jerome Lawrence and Robert E. Lee is a
classic courtroom drama between two great lawyers who argue the
case of a science teacher accused of the crime of teaching
Darwin’s theory of evolution. The ethics and issues at the heart
of this work-particularly intellectual freedom-are just as
relevant today as they were when the play premiered in 1955.
Veteran Chicago actor and director, and former Next Theatre
artistic director, Steve Pickering directs this towering 20th
century classic. The production features OPFT Artistic Director
Jack Hickey. Tickets:$25 adults, $20 students & seniors. To purchase tickets or
for more information visit
www.oakparkfestival.com.

Sunday July 8th

"INHERIT THE WIND" -
7 PM - Oak Park Festival Theatre
presents "Inherit the Wind" at Austin Gardens 120 N. Forest
Avenue in Oak Park (1/2 block North of the corner of Lake Street
and Forest Avenue). Inspired by the Scopes “Monkey” Trial of
1925, Inherit the Wind by Jerome Lawrence and Robert E. Lee is a
classic courtroom drama between two great lawyers who argue the
case of a science teacher accused of the crime of teaching
Darwin’s theory of evolution. The ethics and issues at the heart
of this work-particularly intellectual freedom-are just as
relevant today as they were when the play premiered in 1955.
Veteran Chicago actor and director, and former Next Theatre
artistic director, Steve Pickering directs this towering 20th
century classic. The production features OPFT Artistic Director
Jack Hickey. Tickets:$25 adults, $20 students & seniors. To purchase tickets or
for more information visit
www.oakparkfestival.com.

Monday July 9th

Tuesday July 10th

"FILMS
IN THE FOREST: WE BOUGHT A ZOO" - 6:30 to 10:30 PM - The
Forest Preserve District of Cook County presents: "Films in the
Forest: We Bought a Zoo" at 536 N. Harlem Ave. in River Forest.
6:30 p.m.: Animal Fun, Brookfield Zoo giveaways, Create animal
homes & Play animal games. Dusk (~8:30 pm) Movie begins – bring
a blanket, chair, a picnic and enjoy "We Bought a Zoo",
starring Matt Damon. He plays a widowed father who buys a
dilapidated zoo in hopes of making a fresh start. While facing
enormous odds to keep the zoo open, he must find the courage to
recommit to his children and to their new life together. Based
on a true story. For more information visit
www.fpdcc.com.

Wednesday July 11th

"INHERIT THE WIND" - 8 PM - Oak Park Festival Theatre
presents "Inherit the Wind" at Austin Gardens 120 N. Forest
Avenue in Oak Park (1/2 block North of the corner of Lake Street
and Forest Avenue). Inspired by the Scopes “Monkey” Trial of
1925, Inherit the Wind by Jerome Lawrence and Robert E. Lee is a
classic courtroom drama between two great lawyers who argue the
case of a science teacher accused of the crime of teaching
Darwin’s theory of evolution. The ethics and issues at the heart
of this work-particularly intellectual freedom-are just as
relevant today as they were when the play premiered in 1955.
Veteran Chicago actor and director, and former Next Theatre
artistic director, Steve Pickering directs this towering 20th
century classic. The production features OPFT Artistic Director
Jack Hickey. Tickets:$25 adults, $20 students & seniors. To purchase tickets or
for more information visit
www.oakparkfestival.com.

Thursday July 12th

"INHERIT THE WIND" - 8 PM - Oak Park Festival Theatre
presents "Inherit the Wind" at Austin Gardens 120 N. Forest
Avenue in Oak Park (1/2 block North of the corner of Lake Street
and Forest Avenue). Inspired by the Scopes “Monkey” Trial of
1925, Inherit the Wind by Jerome Lawrence and Robert E. Lee is a
classic courtroom drama between two great lawyers who argue the
case of a science teacher accused of the crime of teaching
Darwin’s theory of evolution. The ethics and issues at the heart
of this work-particularly intellectual freedom-are just as
relevant today as they were when the play premiered in 1955.
Veteran Chicago actor and director, and former Next Theatre
artistic director, Steve Pickering directs this towering 20th
century classic. The production features OPFT Artistic Director
Jack Hickey. Tickets:$25 adults, $20 students & seniors. To purchase tickets or
for more information visit
www.oakparkfestival.com.

Friday July 13th

"INHERIT THE WIND" - 8 PM - Oak Park Festival Theatre
presents "Inherit the Wind" at Austin Gardens 120 N. Forest
Avenue in Oak Park (1/2 block North of the corner of Lake Street
and Forest Avenue). Inspired by the Scopes “Monkey” Trial of
1925, Inherit the Wind by Jerome Lawrence and Robert E. Lee is a
classic courtroom drama between two great lawyers who argue the
case of a science teacher accused of the crime of teaching
Darwin’s theory of evolution. The ethics and issues at the heart
of this work-particularly intellectual freedom-are just as
relevant today as they were when the play premiered in 1955.
Veteran Chicago actor and director, and former Next Theatre
artistic director, Steve Pickering directs this towering 20th
century classic. The production features OPFT Artistic Director
Jack Hickey. Tickets:$25 adults, $20 students & seniors. To purchase tickets or
for more information visit
www.oakparkfestival.com.

"INHERIT THE WIND" - 8 PM - Oak Park Festival Theatre
presents "Inherit the Wind" at Austin Gardens 120 N. Forest
Avenue in Oak Park (1/2 block North of the corner of Lake Street
and Forest Avenue). Inspired by the Scopes “Monkey” Trial of
1925, Inherit the Wind by Jerome Lawrence and Robert E. Lee is a
classic courtroom drama between two great lawyers who argue the
case of a science teacher accused of the crime of teaching
Darwin’s theory of evolution. The ethics and issues at the heart
of this work-particularly intellectual freedom-are just as
relevant today as they were when the play premiered in 1955.
Veteran Chicago actor and director, and former Next Theatre
artistic director, Steve Pickering directs this towering 20th
century classic. The production features OPFT Artistic Director
Jack Hickey. Tickets:$25 adults, $20 students & seniors. To purchase tickets or
for more information visit
www.oakparkfestival.com.

Sunday July 15th

Monday July 16th

Tuesday July 17th

CRUISE
NITE - 6:00 to 9:00 PM - Cruise Nites on Windsor Avenue in
the Depot District in Berwyn, attracts families, residents and
car enthusiasts. They offer all visitors the opportunity to
mingle and learn more about Berwyn's proud classic car culture
and historical automotive heritage. This combination of car show
and nightlife activity makes for great summer evenings that help
make the community stronger and more involved in the local Depot
District market. Cruise Nites are brought to you with the help
of Showcase Classics. Trophies are awarded to the 10
Koolest Vehicles, including motorcycles, chosen by the
Depot District Special Events Committee. For
more information about Cruise Nites, call the BDC at
708-788-8100 or visit
www.berwyn.net.

Sunday July 22nd

"MUSIC IN THE STREET" - Noon to 7:00 PM - Join Berwyn
Development Corporation and the Berwyn's Historic Depot District
Special Events Committee for "Music in the
Street" on Grove between Stanley & 32nd in Berwyn, for this
newest Depot District event featuring live bands and food from
local businesses. For more information visit
www.berwyn.net/bdc-community-events/music-in-the-streett.

Sunday July 29th

Monday July 30th

Tuesday July 31st

CRUISE
NITE - 6:00 to 9:00 PM - Cruise Nites on Windsor Avenue in
the Depot District in Berwyn, attracts families, residents and
car enthusiasts. They offer all visitors the opportunity to
mingle and learn more about Berwyn's proud classic car culture
and historical automotive heritage. This combination of car show
and nightlife activity makes for great summer evenings that help
make the community stronger and more involved in the local Depot
District market. Cruise Nites are brought to you with the help
of Showcase Classics. Trophies are awarded to the 10
Koolest Vehicles, including motorcycles, chosen by the
Depot District Special Events Committee. For
more information about Cruise Nites, call the BDC at
708-788-8100 or visit
www.berwyn.net.